Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 11 overall by 10 points (79 vs 69 out of 100).
  • Key differences: optical zoom, where Google Pixel 11 has 5× vs 4×; resolution, where Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 1320 × 2868 vs 1080 × 2424 px; rear camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has f/1.48 vs f/1.7; only Google Pixel 11 has fingerprint scanner; weight, where Google Pixel 11 is 52 g lighter.
  • Best value: Google Pixel 11 (from $899) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads overall
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · 85 overall, #7 of 139
79
Google Pixel 11 · 77 overall, #60 of 139
69
Key differences
  • Optical zoomGoogle Pixel 11 5× vs 4×
  • ResolutionApple iPhone 18 Pro Max 1320 × 2868 vs 1080 × 2424 px
  • Rear camera apertureApple iPhone 18 Pro Max f/1.48 vs f/1.7
  • Fingerprint scannerGoogle Pixel 11 only
  • WeightGoogle Pixel 11 52 g lighter

Scores by Category

iPhone 18 Pro Max wins 8 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 wins 2

CategoryiPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 11Lead
Display
+5
Rear Camera
Tie
Power & Battery
+5
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+22
Memory
+26
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+19
Miscellaneous
+11
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+28
Connectivity
+6
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

249 g197 g
iPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 11

iPhone 18 Pro Max is 52 g (26%) heavier than Pixel 11.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
RAM capacity
12 GB
12 GB

Storage

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Resolution
1320 × 2868 px
1080 × 2424 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Rear camera aperture
1.4813% less
1.7
Optical zoom
4×
5×25% more
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Weight
249 g
197 g21% less

Power & Battery

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Battery capacity
5,391 mAh8% more
4,985 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Geekbench single-core score
4,735
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Security updates until
2031
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Fingerprint scanner
No
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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